Value Collection MSC-04436325 Straight Flute Tap 6-32 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04436325 is a straight flute tap designed to cut internal threads in through-holes and open-ended blind holes. Built from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap produces 6-32 UNC threads with a right-hand helix and a plug chamfer that eases entry and distributes cutting load across the first few threads. At 2 inches overall length with an 11/16-inch thread length, it is sized for standard benchtop and drill-press tapping setups. The H3 thread limit keeps dimensional tolerance tight, making it a reliable choice for production and maintenance work alike.

This tap is suited for threading steel, aluminum, and other machinable metals in light manufacturing, maintenance, and repair applications. The 6-32 UNC specification is one of the most common fastener thread sizes in electrical enclosures, electronic chassis work, and general mechanical assembly. The straight flute geometry makes it compatible with both hand tapping and low-speed machine tapping where chip evacuation is managed by the operator or by periodic reversal. It is sold individually and is a practical bench-stock item for machine shops and field service kits.

Key Features

• 6-32 UNC thread form with right-hand thread direction
• Plug chamfer — approximately 3 to 5 thread lead-in — for controlled thread entry
• High-speed steel construction for durability across steel, aluminum, and soft alloys
• H3 thread limit for consistent 2B class of fit tolerances
• Bright, uncoated finish for easy visual wear inspection
• 3 straight flutes for use in through-holes and short blind holes

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or bench-stock tap for hand tapping and low-speed machine tapping operations requiring 6-32 UNC internal threads at a 2B class of fit.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by a machinist or maintenance technician using a tap wrench or tapping head. The workpiece should be securely fixtured before tapping begins. Apply a suitable cutting fluid for the work material to extend tap life and improve thread quality. Reverse the tap periodically to break chips and prevent binding, especially in deeper holes.